Investigation Name:Insulin & C-Peptide

Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:pmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL for each

Expected Turnaround Time:4 weeks

Test Code:INCP

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Contact Duty Biochemist for interpretation
Must be accompanied by paired glucose sample for interpretation.
Samples will only be sent if hypoglycaemic at the time of collection.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Only of value in the investigation of proven spontaneous (non-diabetic) hypoglycaemia.
Must be accompanied by paired glucose sample.
Must be delivered to CLINICAL CHEMISTRY immediately after collection for rapid processing of sample.
LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into aliquot within 6 hours and store serum at -20°C and Transport frozen.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Site Sample Tested:Russell's Hall Hospital, RWT

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266